Martha's Entertaining ~ A Year of Celebrations

So have you heard the news? Martha Stewart, with the assistance of 3 talented colleagues, unveiled her newest book on entertaining today . . .

   

To be released on November 1st, Martha's Entertaining ~ A Year of Celebrations ~ took 4 years to photograph and weighs a whopping 6 pounds, 1 ounce.  It includes 432 pages of menus, recipes, photographs, and many inspirations for parties, entertaining, holidays, and various celebrations. Martha's Entertaining is divided into 3 sections: Morning, Afternoon, and Evening; and features the photographs and details of real parties she hosted with colleagues, friends, and family. 

I've seen a few photos from her new book, and love the inspirations that I found in just one photo; which excites me to think of how many more ideas the book beholds!  If you love to entertain ~ which I do!! ~ then this book is like a little piece of heaven. I think I'll be visiting AmazonBooks this morning!

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While browsing through my treasured books and magazines late last night, I came across one of my favorites . . . and couldn't resist sharing it with you . . . 

Kaari Meng, author, is a purveyor of French living and sells vintage and new textiles, notions, stationery, and other products at her Hollywood store, French General, and at specialty shops from around the world.

She uses her books as a platform by which to share her French-inspired projects and recipes. French General ~ Handmade Soirees ~ is just one of her beautiful books. Its packed with clever crafts and scrumptious recipes; and will teach any hostess how to add a bit of "je ne sais quoi" to their event.

  

You will simply fall in love with its charming photographs and stories!